3 results match your criteria: "Department of Nursing Chung Shan Medical University[Affiliation]"

Background/aim: Radiation therapy (RT) for head and neck cancer may cause severe radiation dermatitis (RD) resulting in RT interruption and affecting disease control. A few studies address skin moisture changes during RT for head and neck cancer. The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of moisturized skin care (MSC) on severity of RD.

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is a tree species found in Morocco with many clinical benefits in genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and skin systems. Previous studies have reported that extracts of have antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties. However, its role in colorectal cancer (CRC) remains unclear.

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Association of emotional distress and quality of sleep among women receiving in-vitro fertilization treatment.

Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol

January 2019

Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Nursing Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; School of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan. Electronic address:

Objective: Sleep disturbance is a common issue that can arise from emotional distress. Women who received the complicated invasive in-vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures can be stressful. The purpose of this study is to understanding the association between emotional distress (measured as anxiety and depression) and sleep quality for women undergoing IVF treatment.

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